Proximity cards and tokens are one of the easiest forms of access control
Access control is vital for any organisation or business. The need for security and stability is more crucial than ever, and we are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of fraudulent behaviour and mistaken identity.
Having an automated form of access control means that there is no room for human error, which minimises a lot of these risks. The system permits or denies access purely on the presence of electronic data, so is consistent and unable to be ‘talked around’ or intimidated.
Proximity cards, such as Mifare, Cotag, TDSi and Paxton Access, do not need to be directly scanned or swiped at a reader in order for their information to be read. They usually come in sets of ten or twelve with a reader, and come with a microchip inside already aligned and programmed to the reader.
If the reader is to allow access to a door, it needs to be placed close to the door. The employee with a proximity card or token will then need their token or card to be within a foot distance of the reader to be read. It does not need to be swiped or placed in a particular position, so long as it is close enough for the reader to detect it.
